Powel Samuel School vs. Penn Alexander School
Should I attend Powel Samuel School or Penn Alexander School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Powel Samuel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Penn Alexander School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Powel Samuel School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Penn Alexander School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-8
Total Students
242 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#116 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
80
Grade 1 Students
44
76
Grade 2 Students
42
71
Grade 3 Students
49
70
Grade 4 Students
50
69
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
26%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
66%
14%
% White
22%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
